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The article highlights Pragmata and Pokopia as two of the most anticipated games for 2026, alongside other must-play hits. It provides an overview of these upcoming titles and their expected impact on the gaming landscape.

The Avatar Legends fighting game is scheduled for release on September 29, 2023. It will be available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

A new Steam game combines survival horror elements from Resident Evil Zero with space combat mechanics reminiscent of Star Fox. The title merges these two distinct genres into a single gameplay experience.

Aion 2's founder's packs are now available, priced at $25, $45, and $100, offering early-game supplies, titles, skins, and a black dragon pet for the ultimate tier. The packs do not include subscription time, and a full release date has not been announced beyond a September window.

Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell will release the Soulslike action RPG FOUNTAINS for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch in 2026 alongside new DLC. The game originally launched for PC via Steam on December 20, 2024.

Palworld 1.0 has sold 1.8 million copies across all platforms, with nearly 1.5 million of those sales coming from Steam. The Steam version generated approximately $25 million in revenue, while PlayStation and Xbox contributed around 300,000 and 70,000 copies respectively.

US video game industry spending dropped 21% in June compared to last year, with hardware spending falling 62% year-on-year. Xbox Series X/S sales more than doubled year-on-year, but this follows a May where sales were the lowest ever recorded for the platform.

MAJ3R teased a return with "great news" after some time off, while yxngstxr will stand in for EYEBALLERS at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2. Other notable updates include Phantom adding bubble as assistant coach, Altekz departing AM, and a new Counter-Strike 2 update causing bomb explosions to interact with smoke and molotovs.

Developer Snapshot Games reports that some negative reviews of the Frosthaven PC adaptation are from boardgame players playing the game incorrectly, not from actual bugs. The digital version strictly follows the official boardgame rules, which many long-time players have unknowingly adapted with their own house variants, leading to confusion.

Marathon's new Vault Breaker PvE mode, available until August 4, caused its Steam peak player count to triple from 5,200 on July 20 to nearly 15,000 on July 21. The player surge was also aided by a community-led 'Revival Week' coinciding with the mode's launch.

Former Criterion co-founder Fiona Sperry revealed Wreckreation 2, an open-world arcade racer set in Heartbreak City, coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a focus on being built with players. The sequel aims to address performance and balancing issues from the first game, though a release date has not been announced.

Dodo Duckie is a 2D/3D puzzle platformer where players control a duck named Dodo to rescue kidnapped chicken friends. The game launches on July 23 for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S.

Big Walk, the new game from the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, will be priced at $19.99 across Steam, Nintendo eShop, and PlayStation 5, with a 25% launch discount available on Steam. PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can access the game for free as a day-one addition, while it will not launch on Xbox.

Palworld may crossover with Fortnite after Epic Games added it to an in-game survey and a Pocketpair executive hinted at the possibility, while a Pokémon collaboration remains unlikely.

ZeroSpace has launched into early access with a 12-mission campaign, co-op missions, survival mode, and PvP. Starlance Studios is celebrating with the Galactic War Season Zero event and the First Contact Invitational esports tournament featuring a $13,000 prize pool.

BlackJack Studio revealed the first gameplay trailer for *Langrisser: Sea of Sword*, a next-gen tactical RPG that replaces linear stages with free exploration and a dual-hero combat system. The game features two heroes leading combined troop types, destructible terrain, and territory management, set in a continuous world with puzzle elements.

In Falsus, a visual novel-style rhythm game, will launch on Steam on September 9, with a demo available now. The game features over 70 songs, a narrative about five high school girls, and card-based crafting mechanics.

Langrisser: Sea of Sword introduces a dual-generals combat system allowing two leaders per squad and destructible terrain that enables new tactics like breaching walls or destroying bridges. The game also expands exploration with open areas, environmental puzzles, NPC interactions, and a territory development system.

In the sci-fi translation game Gata Guressi, players must master eleven distinct languages to investigate their brother's disappearance while selling resources on a trade port. Success requires understanding cultural nuances and hidden meanings in conversations to unlock sales opportunities and investigation paths.

Cleaning Up! is a physics-based tidying game where players use tools like a vacuum, broom, mop, and power washer to clean filthy levels at their own pace. The game features humorous elements, optional challenges like avoiding ghosts or zombies, and allows players to purchase upgrades or cosmetic items between levels.

Week 28 CS:GO Bites reports that yxngstxr will stand in for EYEBALLERS at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2, and Phantom added bubble as assistant coach. A new Counter-Strike 2 update makes bomb explosions blow away smoke and extinguish molotovs.

In the game 'Trees Hate You,' every tree in a forest becomes a deadly trickster that blocks paths, pulls guns, and attacks the player in creative ways. The demo is available on itch.io, and the reviewer found the game's cartoon-like goofiness and constant surprises delightful.

Nippets is a cozy hidden object game without timers, where players complete micro-stories by finding and returning objects to interactive scenes across different seasons. The game features discoverable areas, puzzles, and small interactions like adjusting picture frames or poking characters, with achievements that can be displayed on a virtual fridge.

The game 'Spiny & Chilly' is currently in development. It is available to add to a Steam Wishlist.

Frog Sqwad is a co-op party game where players use their tongues to collect food like hamburgers and eggs for the Swamp King across procedurally generated levels. The game supports up to eight players and features chaotic, frantic gameplay with hazards such as slime monsters and toxic ooze.

Scrap Mechanic 1.0 launches on July 24, adding a full story with voice-acted NPCs, new areas, enemies, and terraforming to the sandbox survival crafting game. The game holds a 90% positive rating on Steam from over 46,000 English reviews.

Pawsta is a cozy claymation cooking game featuring a mouse chef named Rigatoni who helps their grandmother in a restaurant by preparing pasta dishes without time pressure. The game allows players to take their time cooking, though some players may find the action highlights unclear during initial gameplay.

Spiny & Chilly is a wacky platforming exploration game where a penguin and hedgehog duo search for ice. Thrifty Business is now available on Steam.

Thumps & Blows is currently in development. A demo is available on Steam, and players can also add the game to their wishlist.